Avila Beach Golf Resort

Avila Beach Golf Resort sits along California's Central Coast, approximately fifteen miles south of San Luis Obispo. The course was designed by Olin Dutra, a two-time major champion who won the 1932 PGA Championship and 1934 U.S. Open, in collaboration with Desmond Muirhead, the British-born architect known for his imaginative and sometimes unconventional design work during the 1960s and 1970s. The pairing represents an interesting blend of playing experience and creative design philosophy from that era. The routing takes advantage of the coastal California landscape, with the course positioned in the hills above Avila Beach and San Luis Bay. The terrain features rolling topography that provides elevation changes throughout the round, and the proximity to the Pacific Ocean means coastal weather patterns influence playing conditions. Views extend across the surrounding valleys and toward the coastline, characteristic of Central Coast golf settings. The layout incorporates the natural contours of the land, with holes that move through varied terrain. The design reflects the period's approach to resort golf, balancing playability for visitors with strategic interest. Avila Beach serves as a destination course in a region known for its temperate climate and scenic beauty, offering year-round golf in a less densely developed stretch of the California coast between the major metropolitan areas to the north and south.